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Frontier Flame, Rochelle Wayne, Zebra, 1987, Franco Accornero cover art

Historical Romance Review: Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne

Posted on January 8, 2024January 7, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Frontier Flame by Rochelle Wayne is a Zebra historical romance that tells the tale of two love stories, each filled with danger, conflict, and rescue. 4.5 Stars

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Dueling Review: Lovefire by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)

Posted on November 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

In this edition of Dueling Reviews, Blue Falcon reviews Lovefire by Deana James. It tells the story of Princess Joanna’s forbidden love and is set against a backdrop of royal machinations. 2 Stars

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Historical Romance Review: Golden Gypsy by Wanda Owen

Posted on September 25, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Golden Gypsy is the first in a trilogy by Wanda Owen. Lamentably, this Zebra historical romance series is off to a mediocre start. 3 Stars

Historical Romance Review: Eagle’s Song by Rosanne Bittner

Posted on July 3, 2023January 9, 2024 by Blue Falcon

Eagle’s Song, the seventh book and conclusion to Rosanne Bittner’s western historical romance epic “Savage Destiny” series, is another stellar example of Bittner’s unparalleled storytelling abilities. 5 Stars

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Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #2 (IntrovertReader)

Posted on February 27, 2023January 9, 2024 by IntrovertReader

We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews where our reviewers have two very different opinions on Texas Star by Deana James. Here is IntrovertReaders’ take. 5 stars

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Dueling Review: Texas Star by Deana James #1 (Blue Falcon)

Posted on February 27, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

We’re posting a pair of Dueling Reviews. Here is Blue Falcon’s take. Texas Star a Zebra western romance by Deana James is not the worst book I’ve read, but it does rank in my list of top ten worst ever. .5 star

Historical Romance Review: Autumn Dove by Sylvie F. Sommerfield

Posted on January 2, 2023November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

This review is of Autumn Dove, a standalone from January 1989 by Sylvie F. Sommerfield. Starting in 1865, on the Kansas/Colorado border, readers meet Zachary Hale Windwalker. 2 Stars

Historical Romance Review: Hearts Enchanted by Penelope Neri

Posted on December 5, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Penelope Neri is a versatile authors from Kensington’s Zebra imprint. Her fourth, book Hearts Enchanted, takes place in Medieval England. 4 Stars

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21 Old-School Cover Artists All Romance Readers Should Know

Posted on November 12, 2022August 6, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sweet Savage Flame believes it’s essential to keep the memory of these skilled cover illustrators and their works alive. These 21 names are among the best romance cover artists to have designed clinch covers.

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Historical Romance Review: Lone Star Surrender by Carol Finch

Posted on October 3, 2022November 28, 2023 by Blue Falcon

Readers who like humor and romance with high-spirited heroines and strong heroes will find lots to like in Carol Finch’s Lone Star Surrender. 5 stars

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